May 14 and 15: Koen's 6th Birthday Parties!!!

School friends!

Koen turned 6 on Sunday!  It was a busy weekend of celebration!  On Saturday afternoon we hosted five of Koen's classmates for a little party.  Having recently discovered a Tigger and Pooh movie at the library, he wanted to have a party based the the Super Sleuths those two characters play in the stories.  His idea actually turned out pretty well! 

We started with a game of pin the "X" on the treasure (I had taken grocery bags and created a treasure map).  From there we headed into the basement for a candy hunt -- they boys were super pumped about that one!!!  We all returned upstairs for a few rounds of hide-and-seek while Seth and I made lunch: hot dogs, chips, carrots, and the highlight -- rainbow jello.  After lunch was the much-anticipated scavenger hunt.  Koen had specifically asked to have one.  I'd gone online and found a little help for ideas, but ended up creating my own which turned out pretty cute, if I say so myself.  (I included it at the end of the post in case you were curious.)  :)  At each spot the boys had to do some kind of activity, partly for fun and partly to help the hunt take longer!  In the end, the boys were directed to the freezer for the ice cream and then back to the table for cupcakes which they were allowed to decorate themselves.  All in all, it was a special afternoon for the birthday boy!   

After a few hours of downtime we had a second celebration with some family.  No organized games at that party, but still a lovely time. 

Koen wanted a Tweety bird cake this year,
but when we found this candle at a garage sale
a few weeks ago he wanted to do that instead!  :)

Happy face...

...happy boy!!!

Koen’s Scavenger Hunt

1. Look for the thing that goes under your head, and that would be nice in Koen’s cozy bed.
2. Be careful when you get near me, I can be really HOT!  But I’m done making hot dogs so be off like a shot. 
3. I’m home for lots of things you really like:  a scooter, a wagon, and even your bike!
4. We’re so glad you’re here today, each with a big grin!  Go back to that spot where you came in!
5. You use me to watch your favorite show.  Race to me now…don’t be so slow!
6. My keys are black and white and aren’t on a ring, and when someone plays me you can really sing!
7. That’s the dirtiest shirt I’ve ever seen!  Don’t worry, I’ll get it all clean!
8. Knife, fork, plate, cup.  When you find all these things be sure to look UP! 
9. Have fun with the bubbles, have fun with the soap.  You won’t forget to play with toys, I hope. 
10. Ring, ring.  Someone’s calling you to say hi or hello.  Better pick it up before the machine starts to go.
11. If you’re looking for toys come on down and you’ll see, a great place to play for you and for me. 
12. Your clean clothes are all wet?  No problem, I say!  Put them in me…they’ll be dry right away! 
13. Brrr!  It’s freezing cold!  I’d rather hold ice cream, not silver or gold.
14. Great job!  You’ve found all the clues! Head back to the table for some really good news!